Franchising

Former Jersey Mike's area director returns as VP

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August 14, 2023

Jersey Mike's former area director Paul Brodeur is returning to the brand as VP of franchise sales.

"Paul brings to the sales team a deep understanding of the brand's history and culture," Brian Sommers, chief development officer, said in a company press release. "His 30 years of sales experience will help elevate our high-performing sales team to the next level as we continue to attract best-in-class franchise partners to help us grow within the U.S. and beyond."

Back in the late 1970s, Brodeur worked in the original store in Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey, when founder Peter Cancro hired the 14-year-old teenager. Two of Brodeur's brothers also worked there.

"Jersey Mike's is unmatched in its quality and consistency," Brodeur said in the release. "The product remains the same today as it was in the original store. The sandwich never changed."

In the 1990s, after college and jobs in law enforcement and finance, Brodeur became Jersey Mike's first area director, overseeing all company activity in the Midwest. He opened the first location outside of New Jersey, in Ohio, when there were only about 20 stores open.

Later, Brodeur left to pursue a career in finance. He brings sales experience from the financial services world, serving as a regional vice president in the sales division of Resolute Investment Managers, the parent company of American Beacon Advisors. He also served as a vice president and regional sales coordinator for Prudential Investments and as a regional vice president for AIM Investments.

"I'm beyond excited that I get to help Peter implement his vision for Jersey Mike's," Brodeur said. "I get to come back to work with a company committed to a fresh product and to giving back to the community — and be part of the next wave of growth."

Jersey Mike's Subs has over 2,500 locations nationwide.